Ann Martin is an American journalist best known for playing News Anchor in KABC-TV News.
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Best Known For:The television show KABC-TV News
Breakthrough:Began her television journalism career at KIRO-TV in Seattle in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Ann Martin
- Full Name: Ann Martin
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show KABC-TV News
- Current Role: Retired television news anchor
- Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon
- Popular As: Martha Marmont
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Reporter
- Media Level: Local
Ann Martin Age
Ann Martin's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.
- University of Washington
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: Graduated 1972
Career & Work
Ann Martin's career includes news and reporting roles with KCAL-TV, a television station and KCBS-TV.
Organization: KCAL-TV
Role: Television News Anchor
Period: 2005–2008
Details: Los Angeles, California · Anchored newscasts during the later years of her broadcasting career.
Organization: KCBS-TV
Role: Television News Anchor
Period: 1994–2008
Details: Los Angeles, California · Anchored Los Angeles television newscasts following her departure from KABC-TV.
Organization: KABC-TV
Role: Television News Anchor
Period: 1976–1994
Details: Los Angeles, California · Became a prominent Los Angeles television news personality during an extended tenure.
Organization: KIRO-TV
Role: Television Journalist
Period: 1972–1976
Details: Seattle, Washington · Worked in Seattle television news before moving to Los Angeles.
Rise to Fame
Ann Martin rose to prominence for her role on the television show KABC-TV News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes KABC-TV News, KCBS-TV News, and KCAL-TV News.
- TV Show: KABC-TV News (News Anchor, 1976-1994) — Los Angeles local television news broadcasts
- TV Show: KCBS-TV News (News Anchor, 1994-2008) — Los Angeles CBS-owned television news programming
- TV Show: KCAL-TV News (News Anchor, 2005-2008) — Local television news broadcasting in Los Angeles
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Television news broadcasting; reported recipient of three local Emmy awards.
- Golden Mike Awards — Radio and Television News Association of Southern California — Broadcast journalism; reported recipient of two awards.
Lesser Known Facts
- Martin was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Everett, Washington.
- She retired from television news in 2008 after more than three decades in Los Angeles broadcasting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ann Martin
- Popular As: Martha Marmont
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $59,000–$258,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $359,000–$5,132,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
